Will be interesting to see how the situation with Capt Triner develops. To split a fine hair, I would believe he isn't even the Commanding Officer - if this was a Navy ship, I do believe he would be considered the Prosepctive Commanding Officer (PCO) until such time as the ship is placed in commission. I don't believe Baby Mack is yet considered a commisioned cutter in the CG. Even though they have all but stripped references to Big Mac from the CG web site, Baby Mac is not listed. Can't believe the CG would have two ships in commission at the same time with the same name, even though they have different hull numbers.

Article is interesting in noting all the time and money CG has invested in Capt Trine prepping him for this command. Also seems to be a rather senior officer to command a ship this size?